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As a lifelong photographer, sharing images for fun on Instagram had an “instant” appeal to me! Most of the shots are from my iPhone and I love discovering terrific visuals from all over the world whenever I open the app. It’s yet another great way to communicate … fast and fun! Stop by!

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Bon weekend! After a week of renewed hope and posi

Bon weekend! After a week of renewed hope and positivity, I’m still wishing, hoping, dreaming of all this. And you? May your wishes, hopes and dreams help keep you moving forward and lifting each other up. #staysafe #stayhome #keepbelieving #keepbelieving #weareinthistogether #bekind #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #psandsstories #amwriting #authorsofinstagram #travelphotography

Is lockdown getting to you? Allow me to take you

Is lockdown getting to you? Allow me to take you away on the pages of DRAWING LESSONS to enchanting Arles with its Roman ruins and ancient alleyways. Arianna attends a 2-week artists’ retreat, meeting kindred spirits as they paint in the same poppy fields and narrow lanes of Vincent van Gogh. Then a visit to the intriguing Camargue with its famous white horses, black bulls, flamingos, and stunning calanques (harbours). A journey from heartbreak to hope, one of the featured novels at this week’s Pulpwood Queens 4-day online book event. Join us! #drawinglessons #womensfiction #pulpwoodqueensgirlfriendweekend #kathylmurphy #lakeunionpublishing #loves_france_ #occitanie #arles #camargue #awardwinner #vincentvangogh #art

Oh là là! Soupe à l’oignon et moules/frite

Oh là là! Soupe à l’oignon et moules/frites! I’m dreaming of dining in restaurants again (you know where 🇫🇷) ... but really anywhere would do now. What would be your order? #foodporn #diningin #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #authorsofinstagram #psandsstories #covid_19

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And now back to writing! I’m making this my symb

And now back to writing! I’m making this my symbolic wishing well for this new year ... wishing for words to flow, for viruses to flee, for planes to fly, for hopes to fulfil, for footsteps to find their way along the pathways of our dreams. For you. For me. For all. Onward! On y va! 2021 #keepbelieving #neverstopexploring #jaimelafrance #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #loves_france_ #amwriting #psandsstories #authorsofinstagram #staysafe @efrenchcafe ~ remember strolling here? 💞🇫🇷💞

Good riddance to 2020 with all of its pain and suf

Good riddance to 2020 with all of its pain and suffering. Thank you to all essential workers, health care personnel, and people who wore masks, distanced and were kind and helpful to others. May this New Year bring a vaccine that ends the virus and allows people to recover their lives and believe in their dreams again. #happynewyear

TODAY! No passport or packing required! Let us whi

Thank you @oui_je_lis for this lovely surprise! It

Thank you @oui_je_lis for this lovely surprise! It’s an honour and truly appreciated to be on your list. 🙏📚💞

Every December this is the first treasure we bring

Every December this is the first treasure we bring out to begin our decorating. Through children, grandchildren and countless friends he never fails to draw smiles. The chocolate treats in the drawer are simply a bonus. I hope you smiled too and that you enjoyed simple pleasures during this challenging holiday season. Feel free to dance along! 🎶🎅🏼🎶🎅🏼🎶 #santarocks #smile #seasonsgreetings #santaclaus #merrychristmas #staysafe #stayhome #bekind #thankessentialworkers #keepbelieving #psandsstories #amwriting #writersofinstagram

🎶🎶Oh the weather outside is frightful, but t

🎶🎶Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! 🎶🎶 May this Christmas Day bring something to celebrate in your life, no matter how small. And may it be the beginning of the light we seek. #lockdown #covidchristmas #besafe #bekind #keepbelieving

MAY THIS CHRISTMAS DAY BE FILLED WITH HOPE FOR ALL

MAY THIS CHRISTMAS DAY BE FILLED WITH HOPE FOR ALL 🙏 Sharing this heartfelt post from my beautiful DIL @lisaolsonsands . Feel free to repost and share these simple reminders. Add some of your own. #friendshipisnotcancelled #MerryChristmas #hopelives #love

Spend the holidays in the south of France! On sale

Can you imagine the magic of the Christmas markets

Can you imagine the magic of the Christmas markets in Strasbourg? Take a trip there in The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes - .99 for December. Link in comments. Repost from @jaimelafrance photo par @la_chouette_photo FOR MORE AMAZING PHOTOS FROM STRASBOURG PLEASE FOLLOW @la_chouette_photo FABULOUS! #loves_france_ #france4dreams #strasbourg #marchedenoel #psandsstories

Is there a better tonic than to love and be loved

Is there a better tonic than to love and be loved by a dog? In these challenging Covid times, this is my escape from it all ... what’s yours? I wish you peace,love and, most of all, HOPE during this holiday season that is like none we have known. #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #peace #love #hope #staysafe #stayhome #bewell #petsofinstagram #goldendoodle #psandsstories #amwriting

It’s release day for THE BRIDGE CLUB~TENTH ANNIV

It’s release day for THE BRIDGE CLUB~TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION! A story about a lifetime of friendship ~ the good, the bad, the totally unexpected ~ and the bonds that held it together. 8 women, 5 decades. 1 unimaginable request. #friendship #women’s fiction #psandsstories #authorsofinstagram #bridge #audreygrant #releaseday #pubday

One day left in this special holiday gift to reade

One day left in this special holiday gift to readers! You won't want to miss this special collection of over 40 holiday books by many of your favourite bestselling authors. Many of these books are a special price but only for the promo, so don't delay. I'm so excited to be included in this collection!

eBooks make great stocking stuffers as well as wonderful treats for yourself. So, load up your reader with as many of these as you can!
https://books.bookfunnel.com/christmasreading ~ simply copy and paste the link #holidayreads #psandsstories #tammylgraceauthor #authorsofinstagram

Bon weekend! Keep yourself and others safe and fin

Bon weekend! Keep yourself and others safe and find ways to make the most of these challenging times. We are all in this together. #covid_19 #wearamask #distance #stayhome #obeytherules #loveeachother #wewillgetthroughthis

“Hope is being able to see that there is light d

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” ~
Desmond Tutu. There will be brighter days ahead and dreams to realize, places to go, people to see ... and hugs ... there will be hugs. In the meantime may books help keep hope alive. Find your passion on the pages of stories well told ... that’s the hope of every author. #keepbelieving #hopeliveshere #keepdreaming #staysafe #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #france4dreams #francophile #psandsstories #neverstopexploring #france #authorsofinstagram #lakeunionauthors #neverstopexploring #ohprovence #ohcotedazur

Moments frozen in time are the heart of photograph

Moments frozen in time are the heart of photography for me. The compelling urge to press the shutter. What is it for you? I still recall the moment I walked out of a bar in a small Andalusian village - long before digital - to this weathered face. Waiting patiently for his owner, timeworn wicker baskets slung across his back, stuffed with grasses and herbs from a day in the campo. Irresistible! #travelphotography #capturethemoment #Andalusia #photography #Spain #tellthestory

To everyone celebrating American Thanksgiving and

To everyone celebrating American Thanksgiving and keeping each other safe. May hope and gratitude be shared in equal portions. #americanthanksgiving #gratitude #hope

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